
The Nissan Versa, in both Note hatchack and sedan forms, is among the oldest designs in its segment, and its age is beginning to show.
The Chevrolet Sonic recently received a solid refresh and is as competitive as ever.
If your budget stretches to the Honda Fit, you'll be rewarded with a flexible interior and excellent resale.
The Ford Fiesta is also getting a little long in the tooth, but it remains a hoot to drive and offers a lot of upmarket features.
Hyundai's Accent is up for a refresh soon, but it remains a formidable rival in this price-conscious segment.
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Quick Specs | |||||
No frills transportation still exists in the Nissan Versa, but it might be just the ticket for those on a budget looking for an urban runabout. |
The 2017 Chevrolet Sonic gets some safety and feature improvements, and should continue to score big on refinement and driving fun. |
The 2017 Fiesta drops pro handling moves in ST trim, and 3-cylinders excel at sipping fuel--but all Fiestas have very tight interiors. |
The 2017 Honda Fit gives up some fun-to-drive spunk for unparalleled interior space and flexibility. |
The 2017 Hyundai Accent has a bargain pricetag and lots of space, but its safety scores aren't competitive. |
The 2017 Toyota Yaris iA adds a good sedan to the lineup this year. So good, in fact, we're not sure why the hatchback is around any longer. |
MSRP From | |||||
$11,990 | $15,145 | $13,660 | $16,090 | $14,745 | $15,250 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
26 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 29 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 30 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Small Station Wagon | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
Style Name | |||||
S Manual | 4-Door Sedan Manual LS | S Sedan | LX Manual | SE Sedan Manual | 3-Door L Manual (GS) |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan | Liftback |
Transmission | |||||
Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2017 Nissan Versa vs. 2017 Chevrolet Sonic | 2017 Nissan Versa vs. 2017 Ford Fiesta | 2017 Nissan Versa vs. 2017 Honda Fit | 2017 Nissan Versa vs. 2017 Hyundai Accent | 2017 Nissan Versa vs. 2017 Toyota Yaris |